This is the 11th most frequent Icelandic word.
verið
The Icelandic word "verið" is the past participle of the verb "vera," meaning "been."
'Verið' is used as an imperative form to convey a suggestion or command, advising positive behavior.
Vertu ekki að stressa þig, verið góður vinur.
Don’t stress yourself, be (acting as) a good friend.
'Verið' serves as the past participle of 'vera' here, combined with 'hefur verið' (has been) to describe a recent state of weather.
Það hefur verið kalt undanfarið.
It has been cold lately.
Here, 'verið' functions as a past participle of the verb 'vera' (to be), forming the perfect tense when used with 'hefur' (have).